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September 2026

Adaptive Kayaking

September 16
Garfield Park Reservation, Old Boating Pond Bridge
Garfield, United States
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Designed to give guests with disabilities the opportunity to try something new. Ages 8+. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

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Interactive Tech Expo

September 24
Summit Mall, 3265 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44333 United States
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Summit Developmental Disabilities and Medina Developmental Disabilities have teamed up with We Thrive Together for the third annual interactive exposition. Learn how assistive technology and remote support can increase independence, improve quality of life, and provide access to the community. Vendors and interactive displays will showcase a variety of supports for vision & hearing, home adaptations, daily living skills & safety, mobility devices and more. This is a FREE event. Questions? Please contact: Angela Burke [email protected] OR Connie Jack [email protected]…

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P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory-Friendly Movie — The Princess Bride

September 26
Parma-Snow Branch Library, 2121 Snow Road
Parma, OH 44134 United States
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Enjoy a classic together with lower sound and brighter lights. 

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Step into Autism Walk, Fundraiser, & Resource Fair

September 26
Tam O’Shanter Park, 5055 Hills and Dales Road NW
Canton, OH United States
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Help to create a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

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October 2026

All Abilities Fall Fest

October 3
Crown Point Ecology Center, 3220 Ira Road
Akron, 44333
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Enjoy a free, accessible celebration full of hayrides, a petting zoo, lawn games, pumpkin painting, and more. This Fall-themed event is adapted to make sure that all members of the community are able to join in on the fun, especially children with autism and their families, those with sensory processing differences, physical disabilities, and other needs that require support. This event is designed for everyone, so that no one has to adapt to fit in. 10 a.m. 

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Adapted Storytime

October 7
Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road
WESTLAKE, OH 44145 United States
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10:30 a.m. 

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Adaptive Fishing with Rec2Connect

October 8
Garfield Park Reservation, Old Boating Pond Bridge
Garfield, United States
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Guests with disabilities will learn more about fishing. 5-7 p.m. 

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Sensory Friendly Time: Children’s Museum of Cleveland

October 11
Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 3813 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, United States
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Enjoy a special program for children with special needs and exclusive access to the museum in a less crowded and lower-stimulation environment. 8-9 a.m. 

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Gen Zen Tween Hangout: October Session

October 17
Middleburg Heights Branch Library, 16699 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 United States
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Tweens of all abilities play games, tinker, make art, and hang out. 3-4 p.m. 

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All Abilities Playdate

October 20
Maple Heights Branch Library, 5225 Library Lane
Maple Heights,
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Intervention Specialists will provide tips on behavior, social skills and development for children ages 1-6. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

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